Recent content by LarryN

Hi all, Finally got round to fitting the new O rings sent by Abode, greased with Silicon grease as suggested, but tap still weeping. Not sure what to try next. Even though the O rings are the correct ones, would it worth trying some different sized ones? Thanks, Larry.

Exact O rings ordered!! What are the chances of a large Wilkos having Silicon Grease? Just that I work next to one rather than having to drive out to Wickes. Thanks again.

Bought those, but I just could not get them to grip without slipping, so ended up taking a bit of a hammer to it and managed to get the collar loose. Next question is, should the swan neck come all the way out the tap? Cheers.

Thanks. I never even knew they existed, but look perfect for the job.

Thanks for the help guys!

Will give some Kilrock a try. Buy some proper penetrating oil, or just try some WD40?

Thanks for that. I did check that and it wasn't obvious that it was going to come out. It's this one: http://www.tap-spares.com/sections.asp?id=156

Hi All, I'm trying to get the bolt at the bottom of the neck of my mixer tap undone to see why it's leaking, but I can't get this to budge at all. I've tried using a wrench with some material round the tap, but have only succeded in slightly damaging the tap. I'm guessing it's just...

In the end, I got someone in to do it. It looked too tricky for a complete novice like myself to do. Cost me £500.

Thanks for everyone's help on this. I've learnt more than I wished to today. I'll head to the builders merchant this weekend armed with at least some idea of what I'll need.

Should now be working.

Thanks for the link. Scary on first look, but the actual bits about repointing are useful. Anyone any experience with a ready mix lime mortar such as this (just trying to make the job easier for me)? http://lincolnshirelime.co.uk/traditional-ready-mixed-lime-mortar-30kg-232-p.asp

Mmmmm. I was planning to do the mixing by hand. Is that a ridicoulous idea then?

Just spoke to the local building supplier and they've got the lime mix, so any suggestion for a ratio for doing this?

I thought I'd read that for old stone walls like this you'd need a lime mortar. Is this hard to get hold of (quick scan of Jewson turns up no obvious Lime-based mix)? Is it hard to work with given my cementing experience is limited? Thanks.